Zhou Jiyun hugged her waist and shook her, only squeezing out a "hmm" from his throat. Xie Jing knew that he was upset: "It's okay, we will always be together in the future, no matter what we encounter, we will face it together."
Zhou Jiyun buried his cheek in the crook of Xie Jing's neck. After a long while, he whispered, "Fortunately, it's only me. I have to bear all this pain alone."
Xie Jing felt sad: "I actually regret that I didn't experience this myself, so I can't feel your pain firsthand."
"This is already very good," Zhou Jiyun wiped his tears on Xie Jing's clothes, "One can't have it all. Right now, I'm very satisfied. All my shortcomings seem to have been fulfilled at this moment."
He touched Xie Jing's belly and said, "Only her..."
Xie Jing sighed: "I'm sorry too. This may be our eternal regret."
Zhou Jiyun took a breath and said, "So, I'm quite content with the situation now. Jingjing, let's make a deal."
Xie Jing raised her eyes to look at him: "What agreement?"
Zhou Jiyun said seriously, "We nicknamed her Mianmian because she loves to sleep. If we have children in the future, Mianmian will always be our eldest daughter, and the children can only be named after her from Mianmian down."
"It should be," Xie Jing said softly, "When we return to S City, let's go and light a perpetual lamp for Mian Mian. I hope she will have a happy and smooth life in the next life."
"Okay," Zhou Jiyun said hoarsely, feeling the tears about to flow again. He tilted his head back, trying not to let his emotions break down. Xie Jing knew his pain point. On the road to revenge, both Zhou Jiyun and she had consciously avoided mentioning the unborn child.
Because whenever he mentioned her, he would recall all sorts of pain and regret, a heart-wrenching pain. The pain they had endured to get to this point was too much, too heavy. But Zhou Jiyun could talk about other things with others, but he could only mention Rebirth and Mianmian in front of Xie Jing.
"Don't cry anymore," Xie Jing held Zhou Jiyun's cheeks with both hands: "Don't you know that in our dad's eyes you are a crybaby now?"
"I can't help it," Zhou Jiyun said in a hoarse voice, "Only in front of you can I be myself again."
"I know," Xie Jing gently pressed the corners of Zhou Jiyun's eyes. "Just like me, I'm only completely myself in front of you. Don't cry, if grandpa sees you, he'll think I bullied you."
"He knows you won't," Zhou Jiyun forced back his tears, "He knows that right now in this world, you love me the most."
"Yes, I love you the most." Xie Jing hugged him: "So our dear Mr. Zhou, have you calmed down now?"
"No, I need to take it slow." Zhou Jiyun said softly, "I like being with you, only with you. Jingjing, you really know how to love."
"I'm just putting myself in their shoes," Xie Jing rested her chin on Zhou Jiyun's shoulder. "I worry about what they worry about, think about what they think, feel pain for what they feel, and love what they love."
Zhou Jiyun almost burst into tears again. It was not because he had a low tear point, but because Xie Jing was too warm.
Because of Yun Cang's return, even though the family reunion banquet didn't officially start until the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, tonight's banquet still felt like a large gathering. Everyone had their own circle, so Xie Jing and Zhou Jiyun naturally found a secluded place to hide and talk in private.
Grandpa Zhou and a group of grandfathers from the same family also had a very happy chat with the old men and women from the Yun family, the Cheng family and the Zhu family. All in all, it was a happy gathering.
Early in the morning on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Xie Jing received a call from Cheng Shuying, urging her to go to the hotel early. Cheng Shuying had arranged for a stylist and makeup artist to dress Xie Jing up beautifully.
When Xie Jing was pulled up by Zhou Jiyun, she was still yawning. Maybe it was because she mentioned sleeping yesterday, and Zhou Jiyun was particularly noisy after coming back at night, so Xie Jing was still not getting enough sleep.
"I also made an appointment with Wang Cancan today, and her home is far from the hotel..." Feeling upset, Xie Jing started to find fault deliberately.
Zhou Jiyun wiped her hands and said, "I used your phone to contact Wang Cancan. Her parents and their family will be here before lunch."
Xie Jing looked at him: "So polite?"
"Of course, keeping a distance from your wife's friends is something every husband should know." Zhou Jiyun's eyes were full of smiles. "I have a strong sense of boundaries."
Xie Jing tried to keep a straight face, but eventually failed: "I want to take a bath."
"I'm already putting in the hot water. I'll carry you over later." Zhou Jiyun said in a very friendly manner: "I'm sorry, I was too excited last night."
As soon as he showed weakness, Xie Jing softened: "I don't really blame you, it's just that today is the family reunion banquet, and there are a lot of social events..."
"I'll give you a massage later." Zhou Jiyun made a useless suggestion: "Sorry..."
Xie Jing reluctantly turned over: "Okay, carry me to the bathroom."
Around 9:30, Xie Jing walked into the hotel with Zhou Jiyun. Cheng Shuying knew what was going on when she saw her trembling as she walked. She didn't say anything, but just said a few words to the waiter.
After a while, the waiter brought a cup of tea. Cheng Shuying said softly, "It nourishes your Qi and blood. You've had a hard day today. If you don't drink this, I'm worried you won't be able to make it through lunch and dinner."
Xie Jing blushed: "Mom..."
"I understand. I won't say anything more." Cheng Shuying brushed Xie Jing's hair, feeling lucky that she hadn't seen anything she shouldn't have. Young couples, at the height of their love, how could they possibly control themselves?
Zhou Jiyun tactically touched his nose, not daring to say a word. This was his mother-in-law, what could he say? But speaking of it, Cheng Shuying was indeed very good to him.
When Yun Lan said something sour before, it was Cheng Shuying who helped him to fight back. Thinking of this, Zhou Jiyun attentively held the teacup and took care of Xie Jing to finish the tea.
Fortunately, she had to do her hair and makeup, which gave Xie Jing some time to rest. Even when she was getting married, it didn't take Xie Jing that long to do her makeup.
Thinking back to when I first married out of the Xie family, Liu Liming hired a makeup artist casually and bought a wedding dress casually... and now, the family attaches so much importance to a family reunion banquet.
Xie Jing understood that there was a world of difference between loving and not loving.
Fortunately, after more than 20 years of wandering, she finally found a home. Even more fortunately, during all these years of wandering, her family never gave up on her.
Although the banquet hall was heated, Cheng Shuying was concerned about her daughter and naturally wouldn't let Xie Jing wear an off-shoulder and waist-baring evening gown. She prepared a traditional Chinese dress for Xie Jing, a typical top-skirt style.
It takes into account both beauty and warmth, and looks dignified and elegant.
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